Omega-3s enhance cognitive flexibility in at-risk older adults
For older adults at risk of late-onset Alzheimer’s, those who consumed more omega-3 fatty acids performed better than their peers on cognitive flexibility tests. They also had a bigger anterior cingulated cortex, part of the brain that’s linked to cognitive flexibility (e.g., the ability to efficiently switch between tasks).
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/294172.php
Related Posts
-
Pets may be linked to slower cognitive decline
Posted on Mar 24, 2022
-
Poor score on simple memory test may be linked to Alzheimer’s biomarkers
Posted on Mar 15, 2022
-
Red dye 40 linked to ADHD
Posted on Mar 10, 2022
-
Hypertension in young adults affects brain later
Posted on Mar 8, 2022
Tags
Share This
